2007 Jeep Wrangler Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Expert review
The 2007 Jeep Wrangler is all-new, but retains the same spirit and styling that buyers have come to love.
The Jeep Wrangler is all-new for the 2007 model year, but it’s still the same hardcore off-roader that has become a part of American pop culture over the decades. Even with the overhaul, the biggest news this year is the addition of a four-door model to the Wrangler lineup for the first time in the model’s storied history. A new engine joins the lineup as well, and other improvements have come in the form of new tech and updated chassis/suspension features.
The Wrangler is offered in three trim levels: Wrangler X, Sahara, and Rubicon. The four-door Unlimited configuration is offered in the same trims. A single engine powers the line: A 3.8-liter V6 that produces 198 horsepower and 232 pound-feet of torque. That’s an improvement on both power and torque from the previous generation. Rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual are standard, but four-wheel drive and a four-speed automatic are available.
The Wrangler has no direct competitors in the automotive world, but buyers may shop it against the Toyota FJ Cruiser, Nissan Xterra, Toyota 4Runner, Hummer H3, and Nissan Pathfinder. It’s targeted at new car buyers that want a rugged, off-road-ready SUV with decent value and legendary name recognition.
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Look & feel
Death, taxes, and the Jeep Wrangler's styling are the only true certainties in life. The 2007 refresh has brought many improvements to the Wrangler lineup, but most of them have come under the skin. The vehicle is still instantly recognizable for what it is and still sports round headlights, the signature seven-slat grille, and a boxy shape. Even the Unlimited models just take the formula and stretch it instead of making something brand new. Some trims can be kitted out with off-roading equipment like skid plates and mudguards further bumping their rugged street cred.
The Wrangler’s cabin is more spacious and comfortable than ever before, but it’s still the same upright affair that Jeep lovers will recognize. The dash is nearly vertical, and there are very few curves to break up the hard angles of the interior. Even so, it’s a decent place to spend time, on the road or off.
Performance
Nobody should jump behind the wheel of a Wrangler expecting to be wowed with a comfortable ride and smooth performance, but the Jeep is more refined now than ever before. Its ride is busy and requires constant attention on the road. At highway speeds, the Wrangler is calmer and more composed than in years past, but it still has trouble when there’s broken pavement or bumpy surfaces.
The new, more powerful V6 drivetrain is smooth and capable and can pull the Wrangler through some truly hairy situations. The six-speed manual gearbox may feel better suited for off-road duty to some, but the automatic gearbox is more refined than the four-speed units in many other brands. The ability to use low range, a locking differential, and a stout transfer case make the Wrangler a willing companion. The two-door body style's shorter wheelbase makes it more ideal for deep-woods crawling, but the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is a hardcore tool for any situation—with two doors or four.
Form & function
Though it’s a rough-and-tumble off-roader, the Wrangler can be a perfect daily driver for some. The new model features over five inches more front shoulder room and five inches of additional hip room in the front seats. That’s on top of a cargo area increase of two inches. The four-door Unlimited can carry up to 86 cubic feet of cargo behind its rear seats as well. The rear seats struggle a bit with legroom, regardless of how many doors there are.
The Jeep’s hearty ground clearance may make it hard for parents needing to load and unload kids. Even so, the vehicle’s available soft top or hardtop, and the ability to cruise nearly completely exposed to the outside world is a great benefit in the Wrangler’s favor.
Technology
The Wrangler is basic in the tech department, but who needs features like air conditioning when you’ve got the outside world to keep you cool?
Standard features for the Wrangler X include a 12-volt power outlet, a six-speaker stereo, and an AM/FM stereo with a CD player. Available features include satellite radio, an MP3 player, an Infinity sound system with six speakers, and the Jeep/Chrysler MyGig system.
However, the base trim misses out on common comfort features like power windows and door locks, cruise control, keyless entry, and steering wheel-mounted controls.
Safety
Crash test results were mixed for the Wrangler. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated it "good" in both front crashworthiness tests, but only "marginal" for side-impact safety and for head restraints and seats.
Standard safety features include driver- and passenger-side airbags, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, four-wheel disc brakes, electronic stability control, a rollover protection system, traction control, and front/rear tow hooks.
Cost-effectiveness
The Jeep Wrangler will sell to a select group of buyers, no matter the price, options, or safety scores.
Its starting price of $18,105 before options, destination, or taxes represents an absolute stripped-down base model with a manual transmission, but it’s a Jeep, and that’s all that many Wrangler buyers care about. Stepping all the way up to the four-door Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon model only costs $28,895, so the Jeep is a steal compared against some other off-road-ready SUVs. The Unlimited Sahara model represents a strong bargain, too, and lands with an MSRP that is a few thousand less than the Rubicon.
One downside comes at the gas pump, where the Wrangler struggles with old-school (read: poor) fuel economy. With rear-wheel drive and a manual transmission, the Wrangler is EPA-rated at 16/21/18 mpg city/hwy/combined. Four-wheel drive shifts those numbers to 15/19/16 mpg. With an automatic gearbox and rear-wheel drive, the Wrangler is rated at 15/20/17 mpg, and with four-wheel drive, it delivers gas mileage of 15/19/17 mpg.
If we were shopping for one today, we'd opt for either the Jeep Wrangler Sahara or step up to a four-door Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in the Sahara or Rubicon trims. The extra cargo capacity of the larger model and the convenience of an automatic transmission opens up the Wrangler to be an excellent daily driver. The Jeep Wrangler X is just too basic.
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler express a mix of excitement and concern. Many loved the vehicle's off-road capabilities, classic design, and fun driving experience. The spaciousness of the 4-door model was particularly appreciated by families. However, some drivers were frustrated with its fuel economy and certain practical limitations, such as the smaller cargo space and rough ride during winter. Despite some drawbacks, most agree that owning a Wrangler is a fun and engaging experience, and many recommend it for adventure-seekers."
The 4door 2007 Jeep Wrangler was my first new car I ever bought, and it has far out lived my expectations. When I bought it, I was in love with the idea of a 4door jeep because I do a lot of snowboarding and needed the room to carry my board and my friends equipment. What I never expected was how great it would be come spring time to fall. For the first three years of owning the car I felt like I was one of only two jeep owners in the DC area that would remove their 4 doors in the summer time. Every time I was stopped at a light – people would always come up to me and say they loved the car. But if you thought it looked great without the doors and top, it was even better to drive. This is my fourth summer with the car, and I am finally seeing more 4 door jeeps in the dc area doing the same thing. I wonder what took them so long. Maintenance and repair to the car has been minimal to none since I have had it. I had a few warranty issues when I first got it. Mostly cosmetics to the car i.e. I was getting a little too much wind noise from the passenger side, to my rear window’s zipper being installed backwards. But otherwise when it comes to the actual mechanics/electrical of the car I have had no problem. Now I’m not sure if it is because of the car, or a combination of my style of driving and the car. I never took it off-roading, and if you ever drive a jeep you will find out that speeding is kind of hard. Regardless, I was never interested in driving it recklessly -so I never really had a chance to abuse the car. In return the car has repaid me the favor or never giving me problems. The only cons I can really think of, which some of them should come as no surprise – the turning radius is not that great. Overall gas mileage is a con, and you won’t blow anyone away with its speed. But what else would you expect when you drive one of the least aerodynamic cars out there. The one con that caught me off guard, is that the windshield sits up higher than most cars – anytime a rock skips off the road and strikes the windshield you are at greater risk of cracking the glass. I have gone through 3 windshields since owning my jeep. Now all three replacement all came during the span of 3 months for me, so that really made me angry. A big part of that was because the area I lived in had a ton of construction going on that summer, and those giant trucks were always kicking up trash that they never cleaned up. It has been 2 years since I have had a broken windshield – so hopefully that won’t be a problem anymore.
August 9, 2011The new re-designed Jeep wrangler is complete with new 3-piece freedom top, six-speaker stereo with boom-box, power locks and windows, air-conditioning and is a real head turner on the street!
March 13, 2008I love everything about this Jeep. It has been fully upgraded and customized professionally. Off road use is awesome. Daily driving is pleasant. You can drive it to work or as a daily driver or out for a fun excursion around town or take it off road and make full use of it's awesome 4x4 off road capabilities.
October 11, 2013What owners say
The 4door 2007 Jeep Wrangler was my first new car I ever bought, and it has far out lived my expectations. When I bought it, I was in love with the idea of a 4door jeep because I do a lot of snowboarding and needed the room to carry my board and my friends equipment. What I never expected was how great it would be come spring time to fall. For the first three years of owning the car I felt like I was one of only two jeep owners in the DC area that would remove their 4 doors in the summer time. Every time I was stopped at a light – people would always come up to me and say they loved the car. But if you thought it looked great without the doors and top, it was even better to drive. This is my fourth summer with the car, and I am finally seeing more 4 door jeeps in the dc area doing the same thing. I wonder what took them so long. Maintenance and repair to the car has been minimal to none since I have had it. I had a few warranty issues when I first got it. Mostly cosmetics to the car i.e. I was getting a little too much wind noise from the passenger side, to my rear window’s zipper being installed backwards. But otherwise when it comes to the actual mechanics/electrical of the car I have had no problem. Now I’m not sure if it is because of the car, or a combination of my style of driving and the car. I never took it off-roading, and if you ever drive a jeep you will find out that speeding is kind of hard. Regardless, I was never interested in driving it recklessly -so I never really had a chance to abuse the car. In return the car has repaid me the favor or never giving me problems. The only cons I can really think of, which some of them should come as no surprise – the turning radius is not that great. Overall gas mileage is a con, and you won’t blow anyone away with its speed. But what else would you expect when you drive one of the least aerodynamic cars out there. The one con that caught me off guard, is that the windshield sits up higher than most cars – anytime a rock skips off the road and strikes the windshield you are at greater risk of cracking the glass. I have gone through 3 windshields since owning my jeep. Now all three replacement all came during the span of 3 months for me, so that really made me angry. A big part of that was because the area I lived in had a ton of construction going on that summer, and those giant trucks were always kicking up trash that they never cleaned up. It has been 2 years since I have had a broken windshield – so hopefully that won’t be a problem anymore.
August 9, 2011The new re-designed Jeep wrangler is complete with new 3-piece freedom top, six-speaker stereo with boom-box, power locks and windows, air-conditioning and is a real head turner on the street!
March 13, 2008I love everything about this Jeep. It has been fully upgraded and customized professionally. Off road use is awesome. Daily driving is pleasant. You can drive it to work or as a daily driver or out for a fun excursion around town or take it off road and make full use of it's awesome 4x4 off road capabilities.
October 11, 2013The most fun you will have in an automobile! The two door hard top Wrangler is a sporty and fun vehicle that handles well, is easy to drive/park and doesn't have to sit in your garage when the Winter comes.
July 17, 2012I am pleasently pleased with my purchase. It handles very smoothly, accelerates with quickness and power. My only complaint is likely the same as most, gas mileage and putting that soft top back on. This vehicle is very addicting, someone told me that JEEP stands for "Just Empty Every Pocket." You get caught up spending more and more on upgrades and "tricking" your jeep out.
July 14, 2009Handling, acceleration, quality built, nice look, good gas mileage if it's manuel, very very fun to drive during summer and especially during winter in the snow, never need to shovel, yeaahhh!! Useful with kids because it's spacious, With two car seats, no problem, we still have room!!
October 22, 2010It was very fun to take a ride around town or out of town with the top down with the music cranked up. And it turns everyone's head for sure. But when it comes to towing or hauling anything your out of luck
April 2, 2015Excellent off-road vehicle and awesome looks. Has all you would ever need to handle the terain when the pavement ends. Built carefully with very high quality parts and proper combination of upgrades with the necessary safety and durability in mind.
November 5, 2011A very "get to the point" vehicle. Reliable, great in ALL weather, fun, affordable, not terrible on gas. Not for someone who is looking for a very plush loaded vehicle though. It comes with everything that you NEED, and then leaves plenty of room for the owner to personalize it and make it your own. What's not to love?
July 29, 2009Overall it’s a good vehicle, Def for a particular crowd as there isn’t anything like it out there. If you keep it nice it holds its resale value like nothing else other than maybe motorcycles, but sells much quicker as the seasons don’t effect its buyers. Everyone should own a Wrangler once in their life...and I’m sure everyone has dreamed of or at least considered it. So what’s stopping YOU?
December 8, 2020Trims & specs
Base MSRP $26,965 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.8L 205 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 46.4 cu ft |
Combined MPG 16 | Drivetrain 4X4 |
Base MSRP $29,125 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.8L 205 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 46.4 cu ft |
Combined MPG 16 | Drivetrain 4X4 |
Base MSRP $23,660 | Seating 4 |
Engine 3.8L 202 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 17.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 16 | Drivetrain 4X4 |
Base MSRP $26,880 | Seating 4 |
Engine 3.8L 202 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 17.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 16 | Drivetrain 4X4 |
Base MSRP $24,965 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.8L 205 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 46.4 cu ft |
Combined MPG 18 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $22,640 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.8L 205 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 46.4 cu ft |
Combined MPG 16 | Drivetrain 4X4 |
Base MSRP $20,640 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.8L 205 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 46.4 cu ft |
Combined MPG 18 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $18,895 | Seating 4 |
Engine 3.8L 205 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 17.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 16 | Drivetrain 4X4 |
Pricing trends
MSRP range
$18,895 - $29,125
Current avg. market price
$10,526
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